Activities and Things to do in Kansas for April 2026

April is easily one of the best months of the year to visit Kansas. With spring in full swing, Kansas usually sees moderate temperatures in the 60s and 70s, making it the perfect time to get out and enjoy various outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and disc golfing! In addition to enjoying the outdoors, many communities around the state are also hosting regular events and festivals once the weather begins to warm up.

Not sure where to start? Browse our list of recommendations below to see how you can make the most out of April in Kansas!

Enjoy A Jazz Concert
See The Tulips
Go Horseback Riding

Enjoy A Jazz Concert

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This April will be an excellent month for jazz music in Kansas. Wichita will host the 54th annual Wichita Jazz Festival over four days, from April 22 - 26, in various music halls and venues around the city. If you can't wait for the Jazz Festival in Wichita to start in late April, music lovers will also have the opportunity to see more concerts happening earlier in the month across various colleges + universities across the state, including the University of Kansas in Lawrence and Washburn University in Topeka.

Wichita Jazz Festival

Stan Kessler Quartet
April 22, 2026 / Walker's Jazz Lounge

KC Connection Quintet
April 23, 2026 / Wichita Art Museum

Nick Finzer & WSU Jazz Arts Ensemble 1
With Mid-KS Jazz Ensemble
April 24, 2026 / Miller Concert Hall

Kelley Hunt And The 5!
Featuring The Delano Jazz Orchestra
April 25, 2026 / WAVE

Lawrence

KU Jazz Ensemble I with special guest Ingrid Jensen, trumpet (April 2)
Ven Bergdall Trio: Jazz Sunday at Liberty Hall (April 5)
Jazz Ensemble I & Jazz Singers Concert (April 24)

Topeka

BOOM! Trio (Jazz) Concert (April 7)

Lindsborg

Jazz Walk (April 10)

April 2026

Apr 24

Jazz Ensemble I & Jazz Singers Concert

Tickets: $8 students & seniors/$11 general admission available at the Lied Center of Kansas beginning September 1st (lied.ku.edu or…

Overland Park
Jazz Art Gallery - All Month Long

Visionary: The Work of Michael Brantley - This is an art exhibit on display until May 3, 2026. Michael Brantley is an artist from the Kansas City area whose work will feature paintings of various jazz musicians.
Venue: Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Visionary: The Work of Michael Brantley

The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is proud to present Michael Brantley’s first institutional solo exhibition. Guest curated by artist Harold Smith, Visionary will feature the elegant and sophisticated work of painter…

See The Tulips

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April is also tulip time in Kansas! Numerous communities across Kansas plant thousands of tulips in their gardens + arboretums. Below is where you can find our guide on where to find tulips in Kansas, as well as where you can celebrate tulip season with various events across the state.

Red and orange tulips sit fully bloomed in the Botanica Gardens

Attractions Friday, Mar 5, 2026

Where to See Tulips in Kansas

Spring is the time when the world comes alive with vibrant colors and sweet scents. One of the most iconic spring flowers is the tulip, and Kansas is no stranger to this floral beauty. If you're looking to enjoy the…

Apr 18

Tulipfest

Step into a world of color and celebration during our month-long Tulipfest! Wander through thousands of blooming tulips painting the gardens…

Apr 18

Tulips at Twilight

One of Topeka’s favorite special events, Tulips at Twilight features more than 90 lighted displays, including larger-than-life illuminated…

Go Horseback Riding

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April is also one of the best times of the year to get out and enjoy various horseback riding trails. The historic cowboy culture of Kansas has paved the way for hundreds of miles to be set aside for equestrian riders. Visitors will find horseback riding trails to accommodate any level of experience, including those located at various state parks.